Evacuation guidelines for fire or explosions

Follow directions of the Emergency Coordinators (yellow helmet) or by Police/Fire personnel

Shelter guidelines for tornado warnings

If a tornado warning is issued or if threatening weather approaches, you should seek shelter immediately in a designated area. Move immediately to shelter if a tornado warning is issued by any ONE of the following signals:

On-campus sirens

Local TV or radio

Personal notification

Tornado shelter locations are indicated on Emergency Floor Plan Maps posted on doors throughout every MSU building. Or go to interior rooms, free of windows and hazards. If you choose to go to a basement or lower level you should not use a stairway with windows if severe weather is present.

For spills or leaks of hazardous material

Emergency coordinators or building administrators will advise and assist you in the event of a hazardous materials emergency. If it becomes necessary to evacuate the building, you will be instructed which routes and exits from the building to use and where the safest Rally Site will be.

If the emergency requires you to stay in the building you may be instructed to:

Close and seal off all exterior doors and windows.

Shut off any room air sources like window air conditioners for fume hoods.

Remain in the building until advised of further action.

Be prepared to move to a safe area in the building or to eventually evacuate the building.